Thunderstorm asthma alert across Western Victoria

A moderate thunderstorm asthma warning has been issued for Ararat and other areas of western Victoria as a storm forecast for Monday afternoon and evening threatens to interrupt a spell of warm weather.

The warning has been issued for central Melbourne and regions including Gippsland and south-western and north-eastern Victoria on Monday and Tuesday.

Source: Vic Emergency

Grass pollen levels were said to be "Extreme" on Monday.

A moderate risk forecast means that one of the elements necessary for a thunderstorm asthma epidemic may be present.

Those at increased risk should avoid exposure to any storms that may emerge, especially the wind gusts that precede them and have a reliever available.

The Bureau of Meteorology forecast says there is a 30 per cent chance of showers in the afternoon for Ararat, with a thunderstorm also possible in the afternoon or evening.

Monday 13th NovThere is moderate probability/risk of Epidemic Thunderstorm Asthma occurring on Monday in > Central> North Central> North East> South and West Gippsland> South West